Mahindra 2810, Service Manual

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SECTION 4. TROUBLESHOOTING
1.PROBLEM :Clutch slippage.
The initial stage of clutch slippage is very hard to notice,but the following symptoms
1) The tractor is not generating adequate power when performing heavy duty operations.
2) Output is not commensurate to increate in engine speed when the engine is accelerated suddenly during
operation.
3) Increased fuel consumption.
These symptoms are apt to be mistaken for engine problems.Clutch slippage that is not repaired will result
in serious damage such as excessive wear of the clutch facing,the clutch cover,and even flywheel or clutch
seizure.
TEST METHOD
If the parking brakes are applied and the transmission gears shifted to top speed and the engine stops,then
the clutch is normal.But if the engine does not stop,it shows that the clutch is slipping.
Replace -Excessive wear of clutch facing
Adjust -No play in the release bearing
Repair or replace -Deviation of flywheel or pressure plate
Repair or replace -Oil stained or hardened clutch facing
Replace -Broken or fatigued pressure spring
Countermeasures Probable causes
2.PROBLEM :Poor disengage
When the clutch does not disengage properly,the transmission gears make noise when shifted,or shifting
or the gears is difficult.
Adjust -Insufficient play of the release bearing
Remove rust or replace and apply grease -Worn or rusted splined section of the clutch disc hub
Replace -Dried pilot bearing
Adjust -Excessive play of the release bearing
Replace -Excessive deviation of the clutch disc
Countermeasures Probable causes
3. PROBLEM :juddering
Replace -Deviation or deflected wear of pressure plate or flywheel
Replace -Hardened clutch facing
Replace -Oil-stained clutch facing
Adjust -Difference in release lever heights
Repair or replace. -Deviation in clutch facing
Replace -Fatigued pressure springs
Countermeasures Probable causes
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